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Spodak Dental Group Partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to Provide a Safe Remote Location During Hurricane Season
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- With hurricane season approaching, the Spodak Dental Group team once again partners with the Delray Beach Police Department to provide the disaster relief team a safe "home base" shelter in the event of a severe weather occurrence.
Live, Virtual C. diff. Symposium 2021 supports and guides patients, families, and caregivers through a C. difficile illness
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The C Diff Foundation will host a free, live-online, and interactive symposium on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. EDT. Sponsored by Seres Therapeutics, the event is designed for patients who are being treated for a C. diff. infection (CDI) in addition to those who are recovering or who have experienced CDI recurrences.
C. diff. Survivor and a Registered Dietician publish book for patients, families, and caregivers impacted by Clostridioides difficile
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- In the new book, "Managing a C. difficile Infection: For Patients, Families, and Caregivers" (ISBN: 979-8519789851), Nancy C. Caralla, three-time C. diff. Survivor, Founding President of the C Diff Foundation, and Karen F. Factor, MS, RD. LDN, Nutrition Wellness Chairperson, share their knowledge and experience with patients, family members, and caregivers who have been impacted by a CDI infection.
Dr. Laju Mathew, Board Certified Dermatologist, Joins the Siperstein Dermatology Group, Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Laju Mathew, a board certified dermatologist with more than 10 years of experience, joins the prestigious team of board certified dermatologists, board certified facial plastic surgeon, physicians assistants and laser technicians at Siperstein Dermatology Group.
Dr. Maira Estrada Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team in Delray Beach
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.
C Diff Foundation Assures Patients that C. diff. Clinical Trials Continue Moving Forward Safely
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- While some patients diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff., C. difficile, CDI) believe they have run into clinical trial roadblocks, due to the recent focus on the pandemic, the C Diff Foundation wants them to know they are not out of options. Safe and active clinical trials continue.
Curamei Technologies Announces Digital Platform Enabling Patients to Take Charge of Their Health Data
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The new Curamei platform seeks to improve quality of care by putting patients at the center of the exchange of health data with providers, overcoming the challenges of fragmentation. Almost universally, receiving high-quality affordable healthcare is recognized as an expensive and inconvenient affair.
Spodak Dental Group Provides Military Veterans and First Responders, with $10K of Free Dental Care During Freedom Day USA 2020
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Spodak Dental Group ("SDG") recently provided complimentary dental services to the men and women of the US' Armed Forces and their family members as part of the Eighth Annual Freedom Day USA. Freedom Day USA is a "Day of Free" to thank military personnel and their families for the sacrifices they make each day to ensure our freedom.
Premier Nursing Academy Launches New Center to Train CNAs for Free for Bradenton-Sarasota Healthcare Jobs
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Premier Nursing Academy, an institution offering free, state-approved training to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), has launched its second Florida location in Bradenton. The new Bradenton location is expected to train as many as 500 students in 2021 from the broader Bradenton and Sarasota metro area.
Spodak Dental Group Collects More Than 250 Lbs. of 2020 Halloween Candy for Operation Gratitude
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Spodak Dental Group and Operation Gratitude are teaching kids the value of giving back by donating their Halloween candy in support of troops overseas and local heroes. The team was able to collect more than 250 pounds of candy from local children and schools' groups.
Leading Health Industry Infection Clostridioides difficile Symposium Focuses on Patients, Families, and Caregivers
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the Inaugural Patient, Family, and Caregiver C. diff. Live Virtual Symposium will be hosted on November 23, 2020 at 1 p.m.-4 p.m. EST with keynote topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, and academia. The event is complimentary with online registration.
Spodak Dental Group Honors 2020 National TMJ Awareness Month with complimentary TMJ consultations
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- November is National TMJ Awareness Month and the Spodak Dental Group team is offering complimentary TMJ consultations to help patients find relief for migraines and chronic headaches. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders, and the condition appears to be more common in women than men.
Spodak Dental Group Celebrates American Diabetes Month Nov 2020 with Complimentary Sleep Apnea Consults
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- November is American Diabetes Month and the Spodak Dental Group team is offering complimentary sleep apnea consultations to help patients treat their sleep apnea so they can better control their diabetes. Studies show that about 71% of people with diabetes may have sleep apnea.
2020 International C DIFF (Clostridioides difficile) Virtual Conference and Health EXPO Nov. 14
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The C Diff Foundation announced today that the 8th Annual International C. diff. Virtual-Online Conference and Health EXPO will be a 5-1/2 hour online program with over fourteen international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, academia, and Government agencies.
Siperstein Dermatology Group in So. Florida Offers Only Local DermaGraphix Digital Mole Mapping and AI Tracking Analysis
BOCA RATON, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Siperstein Dermatology Group now provides the DermaGraphix digital mole mapping and artificial intelligence tracking analysis that allows for the earlier detection and treatment of melanoma, and with fewer biopsies. Siperstein Dermatology Group (Boca Raton and Boynton Beach Florida) has always been on the forefront of medical technology.
Dr. Lisel Balk Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team in Delray Beach FL
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Lisel Balk, a general dentist with more than eight years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. A passionate dentist who prides herself on providing the best possible care to her patients, Dr. Lisel is driven to help her patients achieve their highest quality of life, starting with their smile.
Dr. Jennifer Muir Joins The Spodak Dental Group Team in Delray Beach
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Jennifer Muir, a 12-year veteran in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. A highly-skilled and dedicated general dentist with extensive knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Muir focuses on providing exceptional patient care, which makes her a perfect fit for the Spodak team.
Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach Offering Summer Smile Special: Invisalign For $0 Down
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- While many people enjoy traveling or relaxing during the summer months, the Spodak Dental Group team encourages those who wish to improve their smile and their confidence to do exactly that. The summer months are a great time to invest in one's smile, and in an effort to help community members achieve their smile goals.
Great Speech, Inc., a pioneer in the online speech therapy space, partners with Ignyte Healthcare Strategies
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Great Speech, Inc., a pioneer in the online speech therapy space, has partnered with Ignyte Healthcare Strategies LLC to increase consumer access to much-needed virtual speech therapy services.
Dr. Craig Spodak and Spodak Dental Group Join The Slow Dentistry Global Network
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Craig Spodak and the Spodak Dental Group join the Slow Dentistry Movement with a goal to provide unparalleled patient experience to their growing family of patients. The Slow Dentistry Global Network helps patients locate and partner with dentists who focus on safety and have an ethical foundation, with an overall goal to elevate the dental experience.